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Date: 2026-07-08 03:34:28+00:00UTC

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The Straits Times: WP announces appointments for its top leadership body, co-opts MPs Fadli Fawzi, Andre Low

A week after its internal party elections, the Workers' Party has announced the line-up of its central executive committee

BBC News: Farage's rivals rule out standing in Clacton by-election

The Reform UK leader says he wants an "establishment versus the people by- election" but Labour calls it a "circus".

The Straits Times: 52 motorists caught for traffic offences at Woodlands Checkpoint over the June school holidays

The ICA had stepped up its checks against errant motorists during this period.

BBC News: Chris Mason: Farage attempts to seize back the agenda

His aim throughout the forthcoming campaign is to clearly frame this by- election as "the people versus the establishment".

The Straits Times: 21-year-old becomes funeral director to take the lead in family business

Poly grad is one of the youngest funeral directors in Singapore.

BBC News: US launches strikes on Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz

The US says the strikes are intended to impose "heavy costs", while Iran warns it will "take decisive measures" in response.

The Straits Times: GP resource for pre-university students: How will biotechnology change human life?

This is a special Straits Times General Paper resource for pre-university students.

BBC News: Amber heat-health alerts in effect as UK set for one of longest-lasting heatwaves since 1976

Temperatures are set to rise as high as 36C (97F) for parts of southern England this week.

The Straits Times: From command centres to the front lines: How Samsung’s trusted devices and defence-grade security support enterprise AI adoption

Samsung's secure Galaxy devices, Knox controls and partner solutions help firms turn AI governance into practice

BBC News: 'Extreme' marine heatwave expected for parts of UK

Scientists fear that high sea temperatures could have wide-ranging consequences for marine life.

The Straits Times: MPs propose seamless air-sea transfers, training workers for future jobs during Parliament debate

24 MPs spoke up over a motion that focused on ways to improve Singapore’s role as a global transport hub.

BBC News: Why replacing leasehold may be easier said than done

The government wants to abolish leasehold, but replacing it could prove far more complicated

The Straits Times: SGH, NHG Health warn of fake ads promoting health products

The individual in the videos is not an employee of either institution, both said.

BBC News: Nato allies announce £37bn for new missile project

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will convene around a dozen leaders to discuss the programme in Ankara.

The Straits Times: Private-hire, taxi drivers to get more help to take up new jobs involving driverless vehicles

This aims to help them stay ahead of the growing adoption of autonomous vehicles here.

BBC News: Egypt fume at 'injustice' and make Messi favouritism claims after exit

BBC Sport unpicks a game that will go down in World Cup history for featuring a team who were two goals down so late on, but who went on to win without needing extra time.

The Straits Times: LTA, transport operators tasked with studying ways to improve LRT safety: Jeffrey Siow

He said this in response to questions by two MPs following the May 18 death of a man at Segar LRT station.

BBC News: Package holidays to Dubai and Egypt cheaper as European prices creep up

Family deals to many non-European destinations are cheaper this summer than last, as travel nerves have slowed bookings.

The Straits Times: S’pore to invest $800 million in transport research and innovation over next five years

The funding comes under the Research, Innovation and Enterprise 2030 plan.

BBC News: 'It is not normal' - but extraordinary Djokovic defies odds once again

It is worth remembering that what you are watching is not normal - but Novak Djokovic is anything but ordinary in another thrilling Wimbledon match.


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